This week, I caught a bad cold and ended up stuck in bed for a couple of days. At first, I was worried that it might be the flu, but it turned out to be just a regular cold. Still, it made me feel exhausted and frustrated. I even had to take a day off from my part-time job, which gave me a bit of guilt because I didn’t want to cause trouble for my coworkers. Recently, colds have been spreading everywhere, so I guess it was only a matter of time before I got sick too. I’m trying to recover as quickly as possible because I have important plans coming up. This weekend, I’m going to Ado’s live concert, which I’ve been looking forward to for months. And next weekend, I have a trip to Okinawa. I really hope I’ll be completely healthy by then so I can enjoy everything without any stress or discomfort.

Hello. During my trip to Oita, I enjoyed a lot of delicious food, including toriten (chicken tempura), sushi, and yakiniku. Each meal felt special because it’s not something I can eat every day. And luckily, the weather somehow cleared up, so I decided to take a drive into the mountains to see the wild monkeys. When I arrived, I was surprised to learn that more than 500 monkeys happened to be there that day. It was amazing to see so many in one place, and they were very cute. I especially enjoyed watching the baby monkeys. Their faces weren’t red yet, and I learned that the red color appears later as they grow, due to the capillaries becoming more visible. After that, I went to hot spring with my family. There are so many kinds of hot springs in Oita. Overall, it became a really wonderful memory. The combination of great food, good weather, and such a unique experience made the day unforgettable.

Today was colder than before and my tooth was still painful. I have removed my wisdom tooth last Friday. Because of it was impacted and growing horizontally, the dentist spent almost one hour to remove it! I have been taking painkiller and eating rice porridge everyday. Hopefully it will get better soon.

I was diagnosed with the flu. On the second day, my fever went up to 39°C. I wasn’t hungry and didn’t feel like doing anything, so I slept a lot.I also had to miss two days of classes.On the third day, my fever went down and I felt better. But I couldn’t leave my room because I didn’t want to give the flu to my family. It was really boring. I decided to watch some dramas. That day, I didn’t study and just watched dramas. I didn’t even take a nap.On the fourth day, I felt fine again, so I was really bored. I watched more dramas, but I also studied a little. I took a nap so I wouldn’t feel sick again. Even though I felt okay, it was hard to stay inside all the time. I ate a lot of snacks, oranges, and ice cream that my aunt bought for me. They were delicious.

Last weekend was my birthday, and it was a very special day for me. I had been looking forward to it for a long time, because birthdays always feel like a chance to celebrate life and to feel the love of people around me. Even though it was a happy day, it was also a little busy. My dance circle had a big performance, so I could not spend the whole day celebrating with my family. I felt a little sad about that, but I also knew the performance was important, and I was proud to take part in it. When I finally came home after the event, I was surprised by my sister. She had prepared macarons, a sweet message, and some flowers for me. It made me feel warm inside, because she thought about me even though I was busy. My parents also gave me a bottle of champagne. It was their way of showing congratulations, and I appreciated their kindness. I realized that even if we could not sit together for a big party, their small actions showed their love. One thing is still missing, though. We have not eaten my birthday cake yet. I am really looking forward to sharing it with everyone soon. Eating cake together will be the final step to complete my birthday celebration, and I hope it will be a joyful moment for all of us.

Hello. Recently, it has become very cold. I can live more comfortably than in summer, but trains are not comfortable. In winter, trains use heaters, so when I wear a thick coat or when the train is crowded, I feel very hot. Sometimes I wish they would turn off the heating. Yesterday, the plan for my class reunion was decided. The Coming-of-Age ceremony is soon, so I feel it is real, and I am excited to see how my classmates from junior high school have grown!! I often remember old school days when I see a friend’s from junior high school and it makes me nostagic. I want to control my diet before the ceremony, but I love sweets and eating, so it is difficult. However I will try hard so that I can see some change in my appearance and feel more confident. I hope the day will be fun and full of good memories.

Recently, I’ve gotten really into customizing plain hoodies in my own style. I cut fabric into shapes I like and sew them on, and I’ve also been embroidering whatever patterns come to mind. Before I knew it, my room had turned into a little studio. I love the feeling of creating something that exists nowhere else in the world, and I’ve completely fallen in love with the process. I didn’t have much experience with embroidery at first, so I was pretty clumsy and my stitches were all over the place. But as I kept practicing, I think I gradually got better. I can still only do simple designs, but next time I want to challenge myself with something a bit more intricate. The hoodies that used to be totally plain now look like pieces from a brand-new fashion line. It’s so much fun that I end up working on them late into the night. I’m really happy to have found a new hobby.